During the last year, several OEMs have strongly inquired for larger CO2 compressor capacities than the ones actually available."- Giovanni Dorin

“As a matter of fact, the EU F-Gas Regulation and several safety drawbacks induced by the use of NH3 have led the industrial refrigeration sector to focus on CO2 as the most viable alternative also for large refrigeration duties,” Dorin said.

The company hopes the new compressors will make large refrigeration racks more affordable to a wider customer base. It is targeting food processing plants, large warehouses and other industrial customers.

Chillventa is the world’s largest and most important tradeshow for natural refrigerant technologies. Held biannually, this year’s edition will take place in the German city of Nürnberg on 11-13 October.